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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,899.77, 377,974.62 and 153,042.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,899.77, 377,974.62 and 153,042.05 is: 211,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,899.77 : 377,974.62 = 153,042.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,899.77/377,974.62 = 153,042.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,899.77x = 377,974.62 × 153,042.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,899.77x = 57,846,010,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,846,010,692.77/273,899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,194.08

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